Sunday, August 7, 2011

About Walked Out

Yesterday I wanted to go to Detroit and walk on the Riverwalk. But first I thought we could run over to Lake Erie Metropark which is at the end of the Huron River on the Detroit River. I set my alarm for 5 AM since I needed to get going early before it got too hot. Unfortunately, I turned the alarm off and didn't get up until 7 AM. Damn!!! Wes and I ate breakfast and got our late start selves on the way to the park.

It was a hazy, humid day (again!) by the time we got there. It is a beautiful park with a marina and a swimming pool. There are good hiking trails and it seems to be well maintained. The views are beautiful of the Detroit River and there are wetlands and lots of birds.





We decided to head for Hamtramck because I had read about Polonia, which has excellent authentic Polish food. Really inexpensive and the waitresses are friendly and efficient. The neighborhood that it's in is hopeful. This is a house down the block from the restaurant.


They like petunias!

Next we drove through Boston Edison Neighborhood which is filled with 100 year old mansions that were owned by Henry Ford, Berry Gordy and all kinds of other rich people.

We found a parking place downtown and headed for the river. The Riverwalk was great and lots of people were strolling and enjoying the sights.


I looked over my shoulder and this was the view. Reminded me of the Emerald City.


I looked up this old dilapidated building when I got home. The article I read said they're making this old building into condos.



Details on the beautiful Guardian building.

This morning I got up early to walk. From the city to the country. The corn is high!!! The mosquitoes were biting! I was going to walk 2 miles down my gravel road. Unfortunately some people don't keep their dogs confined and let them roam the road and bark/growl at strangers. I don't mind the big dogs that stay in their yard and bark at me. It's those little ankle biters that irk me and I was stickless to threaten the little demons with. So I turned around and came home and only walked 3 miles.

It is only 5 days until the walk and I figure I'm about as ready as I'm going to get. I'm tired but excited about the walk and all ready to go!!!



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